I first saw "Chaparral" at the 2007 Shot Show in Orlando.
It was at a table in the Charter Arms Booth ( Charter Arms were the early importer of Chaparral.
I made a comment then, "one would think a vendor would want to put there best foot forward "best example of their product"
AT the SHOT SHOW !
Sadly that was not the case then, as the two examples were poorly fitted and finished.
They had some ATROCIOUS looking faux painted grain wood and it had 1/16" gaps wood to metal.
I posted my review, and received a scornful letter from Charter Arms VP of Sales...
In it he stated, one could upgrade the wood later should one buy a Gun early on.
Six or so months later Charter Arms divested themselves of any affiliation with Chaparral.
They showed up about 1/2 the price of a Uberti, some claimed they had a serviceable arm other ( most other claimed a mired of issues I:E Headspace, Fit & Finish , wood, sights, muzzle crown issues.
From my observations I was not interested even a 1/2 price.
Frankly, Denix Faux wall hanger Rifles were better fitted.
In defense, I did see some later on that were better, still I was never a player for a Chaparral.